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SpaceX Starship Set for First Attempt at Orbital Flight
TEXAS, US — SpaceX is preparing to attempt a major milestone for its giant Starship rocket, with the experimental spacecraft set to make its...
OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs Called to Appear at Australian AI Probe
CANBERRA, Australia — The chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic have been asked to appear before an Australian Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence following...
Bill Gates Warns AI Could Trigger Billion-Death Catastrophe
NEW YORK- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could be used to cause a catastrophe resulting in as many as one...
AI Threats Are Rising. Can Kenya’s Media Keep Up With Cybersecurity?
NAIROBI, Kenya — Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the media business, transforming how news is produced, distributed and consumed. But as Kenyan...
Kenya, Anthropic Sign Framework for Responsible AI Cooperation
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya and artificial intelligence company Anthropic have signed a Joint Declaration establishing a framework for cooperation on responsible AI, research, innovation...
The Scoop- Walls Have Ears
The Scoop by Y News is a one-page online magazine that takes you straight into Kenya's corridors of power. Each edition delivers sharp, thrilling stories – secrets, deals, and behind-the-scenes intrigues shaping the nation. Designed for the fast reader, The Scoop is made to be consumed in a glance and shared in a click.




